Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated film “The Greatest Of All Time” (GOAT), released on September 5th, has been met with mixed reviews but impressive box office success, grossing over 400 crores worldwide. Despite ongoing theatrical runs, particularly in Tamil Nadu, the film has fallen victim to online piracy. An HD print with original audio has been leaked on various piracy websites, ahead of its scheduled October 3rd OTT release on Netflix. This leak comes as a shock to the industry, especially considering the efforts of the Tamil Nadu Producers Council and law enforcement to combat piracy, including arrests of administrators from notorious sites like Tamil Rockers and Tamil Blasters. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the film industry in protecting content, even as Netflix prepares to release an extended director’s cut of GOAT. This leak not only potentially impacts the film’s remaining theatrical run but also raises concerns about the effectiveness of current anti-piracy measures in the digital age.
